THE BEST LIFE

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THE BEST LIFE and how to live it according to
God's plan in THE BOOK OF HEBREWS
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THE BOOK OF HEBREWS The Background
In this book lies the secret of how to live the
Christian life. As you apply these truths to your
life, you will experience the power of Hebrews
725 He is able for all time to save those who
draw near to God, since He always lives to make
intercession for them.
This book will show one his sins Hebrews
412-13 This book will show one his Savior
Hebrews 415-16
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PURPOSE OF THE BOOK

• To warn unbelievers and evangelize
• To warn believers against apostasy, religious
  hypocrisy, and legalism.
• To show the unique privilege available to every
  person of a personal fellowship with God through
  Jesus Christ.
• To clarify the angelic conflict and answer to
  such questions as Why does man exist? Why is
  there sin?, and Why suffering?
• To reveal the Glory and Person of Jesus Christ.
• To stimulate Christian growth and maturity.
• To reveal the Doctrine of Christs Priesthood and
  the Priesthood of all believers in Jesus.

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WARNINGS IN THE BOOK
1.Neglect of the Word of God leads to drifting
into sin 21-4 2. Sin leads to hardness of
heart and unbelief 37-19 3. Lack of spiritual
growth leads to apostasy 511-68 4. Allowance
of sin leads to rebellion against God
1026-31 5. Refusal to hear Gods Word leads to
judgment 1225-29
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General Outline and Plan of Presentation

• JESUS, A BETTER MESSENGER- CHAPTERS 1-2
• JESUS, A BETTER LEADER AND HIGH PRIEST -
  CHAPTERS 3-7
• JESUS, A BETTER PROMISE CHAPTERS 8-10
• JESUS , A BETTER LIFE CHAPTERS 11-13

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A. JESUS A BETTER MESSENGER Chapters 1-2
11 God spoke Principle of Genesis 11
1. Old Testament revelation communication
in time past via prophets. (Unique
prophet Moses Gift of prophet Isaiah,
Jeremiah and other prophets Gift of
prophecy Psalms and other
Scripture writings) 2. The Presence of
Jesus is seen in a variety of ways in the Old
Testament. Such as in Yahweh Lord
I AM Angel of the Lord and in
types as Enoch, Noah, Joseph, Moses, Elijah and
Daniel.
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12 - THE GLORIES OF JESUS God now speaks IN His
Son
1. He was appointed heir of all things compare
Philippians 25-11 Psalm 28 Matthew
2818 2. He is the Creator of the Universe
compare Psalm 336 John 13
Colossians 116 3. He Reflects the Glory of God
compare John 118 Exodus 1321 4. He is the
exact representation of the Nature of God
compare II Corinthians 44
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12 - THE GLORIES OF JESUS God now speaks IN His
Son
5. He upholds all things by the Word of His Power
compare Colossians 117 6. He has made
purification for sins Compare Titus 214 7. He
is seated at the right hand of Majesty on High
compare Ephesians 26 8. He is BETTER than
the angels compare Hebrews 114 I
Corinthians 63 9. He has a more excellent Name
compare Philippians 29-10
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THE ANGELIC CONFLICT

• Phase One Isaiah 1412-14 Ezekiel 2812-15
• a. They were created by God in time past
• b. They exist in light, hence having
  content, can become visible
• c. They possess great strength II Kings
  1935
• d. They are of great number Hebrews 1222
• e. They are not identical
• f. They possess incredible movement
• g. They are watchers and patrollers
  Daniel 413
• Zachariah 110-11
• h. They have order of importance Gabriel,
  Michael, Lucifer

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THE ANGELIC CONFLICT

• 2. Phase Two As a result of the Fall there were
  two classes of angels
• Holy or Elect and Fallen or Demons
• Rebellion Revelation 123-4
• Judgment II Peter 24 Revelation 1212 Jude
  16
• Was there an opportunity for forgiveness and
  restoration? Hebrews 22
• Adversary role of Satan and demons I Peter 58
  Job 16-7
• 3. Phase Three
• Judgment Matthew 2541
• Judgment Revelation 2010

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THE PROBLEM OF SIN James 113-18
The testimony of angels Hebrews 121-2
Ephesians 310 I Corinthians 26-9 110-12 The
temporary nature of this present earth
Psalm 10225-27 II Peter 37 9-12
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THE ROLE OF ANGELS
114 They are ALL Ministering Spirits, sent
out to render service for those who inherit
salvation.
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ANGELIC CONFLICT A Warning to Us
21 The Angelic Conflict is a warning to us
We MUST pay close attention to what we have
heard 22 The example of angels 23 How
shall we escape if we neglect? 24-8 The role
of Jesus in His incarnation Philippians
25-11 29-10 The Fathers plan for the role of
Jesus To bring many sons to
glory - Ephesians 21-10
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ANGELIC CONFLICT A Warning to Us
211 He is not ashamed to call them
brethren Romans 814-17 214-15 Final
victory over our dilemma (sin, temporal nature
decaying bodies) Revelation
1211 216-17 Jesus our High Priest
a. Merciful b. Faithful
c. Making personal propitiation
d. Tempted without succumbing, is now
able to aid us
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